Today our adventure will start very early. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive for almost 2.5 hours to Mollepata. Here, we’ll have breakfast before heading to the trailhead.
Upon arrival, enjoy your breakfast. Then, we’ll continue for another 40 minutes to Soraypampa. From Soraypampa, the trail continues toward the Salkantay Pass with a 4-hour hike. This section is known as the “Path of the 7 Snakes”, due to its zigzagging shape. At the pass, you will take a quick brake to capture the views and sink in your accomplishment.
After thanking the Apus for allowing us to reach this point, we’ll descend to Huayracmachay for almost 2.5 hours. Around lunchtime, our team will be waiting with a delicious meal after the long hike. Once we finish our lunch, we’ll continue hiking for another 3 hours until we reach Collpapampa. Here, you’ll find our glamping site with comfortable facilities where you can relax, have dinner, and enjoy a night under the stars.
Sky Domes at Collpapampa
Further along the route, the Sky Domes at Collpapampa offer a completely different atmosphere, surrounded by the Lucmabamba Canyon and cloud forest.
These domes offer:
- Private rooms
- Wi-Fi
- All meals included in our cozy panoramic dining room
- Wet areas, including a jacuzzi and sauna
The ideal campsite to recover after a demanding day of trekking. It’s a unique opportunity to deeply relax while immersed in one of the most lush landscapes in the Salkantay region.
Note: The Humantay Lake visit is optional and must be done on horseback due to the tight schedule. The additional cost for the horseback ride is USD 70. This optional activity takes you on a wonderful trail to witness the turquoise waters of the lake. On the way there, you will come across unique landscapes and wildlife. This is a loop back to the trailhead.
Stats of the day
- DIFFICULTY: Challenging
- WALKING DISTANCE: 23.5 km / 14.6 miles
- WALKING TIME: 10 – 11 hours
- STARTING ELEVATION: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
- HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
- MIN. ELEVATION: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- CAMPSITE ELEVATION: 2,950 m / 9,678 ft